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  • Worms in humans

    Find out about worm infections in humans, including what different types of worms look like, when to get medical help, and how to treat and prevent infections.

  • Womb (uterus) cancer

    Womb cancer affects the womb. Get information and advice about symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

    Find out about Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition that can cause the heart to beat abnormally fast. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Wisdom tooth removal

    Find out about wisdom tooth removal, including why it's done, recovery and possible complications.

  • Whooping cough

    Find out about whooping cough, including the symptoms, who's at risk, when to get medical advice, how it's treated and the whooping cough vaccine.

  • Whiplash

    Find out about whiplash, how it happens, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated.

  • What to do if someone has a seizure (fit)

    Find out what you can do to help if you see someone having a seizure or fit.

  • Weight loss surgery

    Find out about the different types of weight loss surgery, what surgery involves and when it might be recommended.

  • Watering eyes

    Find out about watering eyes, which can happen if too many tears are produced, or they cannot drain away properly.

  • Warts and verrucas

    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.